Outdoor Curtain Rod & Bracket Idea
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2020
- I struggled to find a nice looking affordable solution for outdoor curtain rods and brackets for our new 13' x 15' pergola. When I found a nice looking affordable solution, I figured I'd post it for everyone else! Here's what I used for my pergola curtains.
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I WENT OUT AND BOUGHT 4 10FT GALVANIZED RODS..... AND A PIPE CUTTER....AND THE BRACKETS YOU SUGGESTED... AND NOW I HAVE MY OUTDOOR CURTAIN RODS UP AND I THEY ARE SUPER STURDY AS YOU SAID. I LOVE THIS IDEA YOU CAME UP WITH. THANK YOU THEY LOOK GREAT!!!
I used 1 inch copper pipe for mine. Looked beautiful and inexpensive
Thank you for this! So simple and to the point! Looks great and seems to be very sturdy, and simple to remove when necessary. Definitely going to try this!
Thank you so much for sharing. I am picky and I have seen other videos and ideas as well. I like this idea much better than any of the others. 👍🏼😊
Wow, love seeing people figure thing's out that some of us just don't have the thought process to come up with!
Thank-you so much for posting this Dave!! We had gone through several variations of ‘curtain rods’ for our TOJA Grid pergola. Finally something that looked good, was affordable, and easy to install. To adapt it for the TOJA Grid we shortened the brackets and drilled new holes in them to match the screw holes of the TOJA Grid metal corner braces. To keep the curtains from blowing around on a windy day we installed trap door latches in our wooden deck and clip the corners of the curtains onto them.
How long were the curtains you used on the toja grid? Was there a gap at the top?
Thank you, this is exactly what I needed to find to put my curtains up on my 12x24 pergola.
Thank you so much for this idea and giving the products you used... I will get my backyard Oasis one way or another ☺️
Smartest Guy on You Tube!!! Its so practical it hurts, ha. I like to re-use or dumpster dive for materials, could i buy it, Yes. But for me , its like a game to see where I can get it or what other way something can be made/done. So I failed this game, cause I have been rackin my brain for different rods, PVC, Wood, etc, etc. Then Dave popped on the screen and all is well again! Thanks.
Ready for a humdinger....my name is Dave. Right!!! Great minds think....ooh wait wrong quote... hahaha Stay Smilin'
Looks awesome! Great lower cost option.
This is Brilliant 👏. Thank you for sharing 👍. Stay safe healthy and happy ✝️ 🇺🇸
GREAT idea! Going to give it a try on our 12 x 24 pergola.
I appreciate you taking the time to make this video with all the info. ❤❤❤❤❤🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you so much for the solution to hanging my outdoor curtains!!
This is as SO helpful!! Thank you for the product images and where to find them
Thanks for posting this. Was super helpful and ingenious as well!
NICE! And I don't have to pay hundreds for a contractor that will probably do the same thing. LOVE THIS IDEAL. THANKS FOR THE SHARE!
This was genius and exactly what I was looking for! Doing it tomorrow!
I did much the same but I used Shower curtain liners, PVC pipe and pipe sockets ( one fully enclosed and the other 1/2 open). The sockets were hot glued to the aluminum frame which held up against 40 - 60 MPH winds. One PVC section was too long and sagged so I used 5/4 PT boards and ripped it into a rectangle that was a firm fit in the PVC pipe. Still straight as an arrow. The top we used plastic shower rings that holds up well.
I tried several methods to hold the bottom still but most were metal or plastic and they would bang on the screen room frame. I'm sewing a pocket across the bottom and will use a galvanized wire in the pocket and will anchor it with eyebolts anchored in the pool deck. I'll also consider somehow securing it to the lower part of the screen room frame, through nylon grommets.
As I am writing this I recall adding wind screens to the Community tennis courts. They laid against chain link fencing. They were tied with zip ties to the fence. The top ties were smaller and weaker than the bottom. This is so strong winds would cause the weaker top zip ties to fail and the windscreen would lay down on the court and not pull the fence down. Well, a little more engineering to do.
Confusing to me (lay person)..but sounds great!
Great job, may I recommend putting the rod behind the ban joist? Maybe wrap with a 2×12 so it can be hidden and not bother the 2×10 joists going across? Just a thought have a great day!
Thank for the 411, I am racking my brain on how to hang pergola curtains
great tip. Thank you for including the links. 😊
Here in Arizona we need shade, very good idea on pergola fence rods, did you put weights on the bottom of the Curtains? That you so much guess I'll give my husband his " Honey do list" 😄
Thank you for this idea!
Hi I love this idea a lot! Do you mind sharing the link for the bracket pls. Thank you!!
Awesome video!
Great idea. I am doing the same thing. Job well done. Thank you.
Thank you sooo much. We just ginished our gazebo and it has a copper roof. This will be easy and perfect. Ty
This is a godsend…thank you!!
Totally doing this. I can't find anything to span the 12 feet I need to for my gazebo. Thanks!!😀
I’m wondering what I should do in my circumstance , as I have steel posts, and a metal roof?? Any idea???
This was very helpful. thank you
Thanks so much for this video, Perfect.
EXCELLENT VIDEO
Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for the video! It really helped me! Tnx
THIS IS IT!!!! Thank you!!
Thank you. Great job !!
Thank you for sharing 🙏♥️
Great job
Hi there! What are the brackets you used?
Great vid. Thanks a lot
Awsome thanks for sharing
Top video
Thank you so much! Love the video and it’s exactly what I’m wanting to do at my home!
As of March 2024, I can find these brackets on Amazon, but I can't find the Peak Products steel chain link fence rails anywhere--not on Peak Products site or the Home Depot site. I suspect they are no longer being made. Sad, as these looked really nice. I am going to call Peak Products, just to make sure. Great idea anyway. Maybe we can find something else that will work...
Hi there! Thanks for the idea. I tried one side of my covered porch using EMT and a coupling in the middle. Not happy with it. Will try your method, so smart!!! Any ideas for keeping the curtains from flying up in the wind? Almost monsoon season here in Phoenix!
Hi Suzanne. I bought outdoor curtain holdbacks/tiebacks on Amazon that were suitable for outdoors. Most of the time they're great. Other times, I've had to loop the curtain around the tieback and tuck it in between the main curtain and our pergola post - works.
@@brynlunddave8139 Thanks! I went to get the rails this afternoon...can't wait to get started!
Great video thank you
Amazing idea, thanks!
Great job. It looks classy and I will definitely take your advice.: )
Thank you… used on carport… you dived the problem 😃
Thank you!
How did the curtains hold up? Did you have any fading?
Would this work with a metal pergola? My one isn't made from wood.
This was a really good idea. If only the price of those poles were not now $45, but still a great solution.
?? Home Depot Canada shows $23 CAD (or $17 US) for black, and cheaper for uncolored metal.
Stuff is going nuts down here $$$😕
I’ve looked for the brackets on Amazon and can’t find them. Can you please give me the details. Thanks, I live in Edmonton.
How did you cut the fence rails to the size you needed? I asked at Lowes and they had no clue.
The fence rails cut easily with a hacksaw. Home Depot or Lowes may actually cut them for you upon request... but for me, I'd rather cut on sight to ensure a snug fit with careful measurements.
Is there a link for the rail
genius! thank you
How has this held up since it has been about 6 months since install? Any bowing/bending in the rod?
I'm still very happy with it. The fence post itself doesn't bend, which is likely better than an actual curtain rod. Because I'm utilizing for 13' and 15' distances, I do need to add a piece of another fence post to span the distance. There is a very slight dip at the connection point - not enough to bother me, and not enough that it catches your attention unless you're studying it. Ideally, if your distance is 10' or less, you should experience no bend whatsoever.
👏👏👏 lovely
That exactly what I want on a pergola I want to build. Except I would add another rod to each side for a mosquito curtain when we wouldn’t want the privacy curtains up. Those Alabama mosquitoes will carry you off lol
Great video and idea.. how did you connect the pipes together ? A coupler? Thank you
The fence rails fit inside one another. No additional hardware.
@@wolvesyycproductions6394 thank you ! Have a great day👍
Hey! How did you connect the pieces to make them longer? I’m having the issue of the 10’ not being long enough but I don’t see how you connected them
Each rail is tapered and fits snuggly and easily into the non-tapered end of another rail.
I’m looking at doing this exact same thing. Can I ask you how you extended the poles so they were long enough for the space? Also it’s been 3 years, have they sagged at all in that time?
They are 10ft 1/3" fence rails that are tapered. You either hacksaw one to make it shorter, or you piece two together and hacksaw off any excess. These fence rails are easily cut. If you're looking at over 15' or so, I strongly suggest using a hangar for a bit of support so that they don't sag.
Where did you get the curtains?
Genius!!
Did Home depot cut the fence rails, I don't have anything to cut iron?
No they didn't. Was easy to cut with a hacksaw.
Couldn't get info from your quick shot of your resources. Would appreciate links to your supplies.
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Nice
What if the pergola is metal? I suck at this stuff 😆
Great idea. Works if your pergola is wood, might be tougher if it's metal like mine.
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Where do get those brackets?
I see they are no longer available on Amazon. However, they were called "Fence and Deck Rite: Deck Railing Hangers - made to last with durable plastic. Connects 2x4 and 4x4 posts on your deck."
Couldn’t you have used stranded cables instead of rods?
Nope. Curtains are short. You mounted the rods to high 😢
a matter of opinion I suppose. In Canada we get a foot of snow easy... didn't want them dragging in the snow and slush... and I certainly didn't want the curtain rods lower on the pergola.
That’s so ugly!!! 🤮🤮🤮🤮
53 Likes and then your comment (the only negative). Thank you for your constructive feedback. I'm so sorry that the most productive thing you could possibly spend time doing 17mins ago was commenting negatively on this post. Or maybe you just need a hug? As far as being 'ugly', perhaps if you watched the video and stepped away from the mirror you would be happier? Cheers!